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Taking Ashley and Steve’s Kelowna wedding photos will definitely make my 2017 highlight reel.  From the bride’s ear-to-ear grin to the groom’s ginger beard, I guess you could say that these two “had me at hello”.  Who better than the bride herself to tell you about their day?   That day was pure magic!  First […]

Kelowna wedding photos

kiss on Okanagan Lake captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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Canmore ticks a lot of boxes for couples planning mountain I Do’s.  Sky-high mountains, thick forests, adventure around every corner and uniquely Canadian cuisine.  But how does one begin narrowing down Canmore wedding locations?  Today I’m pleased to feature Cornerstone Theatre, a venue where I’ve photographed in the past and am delighted to be again in […]

Canmore wedding locations – Cornerstone

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Back in June I had the pleasure of photographing Chelsea and Gary’s Rocky Mountain elopement.  On the rocky shores of Barrier Lake in Kananaskis Country they stood with an intimate gathering of family and friends.  One thing I won’t forget is the cathedral-like effect of the mountain peaks reflecting in the lake behind them as they exchanged […]

Rocky Mountain Elopement

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Back in September, I spent the most magical evening in Canmore photographing inspiration for a fall Silvertip wedding.  The mastermind behind every detail from the velvet chairs to the flickering candles, was Kari Bedford from Emerson & Co.  Thanks to Kari for telling us where her design originated. First of all, there’s nothing more beautiful than […]

Silvertip wedding in fall

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Just as summer was winding down and leaves were beginning to change, I captured Moraine Lake bride Debol in the Valley of the Ten Peaks.  I’ve photographed Debol a number of times and when I heard she was moving across country, I had to squeeze in a visit and one last photo shoot.  We spent […]

Moraine Lake Bride wears Hayley Paige

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A few words on winter wedding inspiration from Janelle of Flowers by Janie… My inspiration for this winter project was our new studio space and the fact that it is a blank canvas with pretty windows and natural light.  I wanted to use berry-inspired tones including plums, peaches, reds and burgundy.  These blended softly with green, […]

Winter wedding inspiration

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